This is a guide to On-Going events occurring in the Orlando Central Florida area. Many are art exhibits, theater events, films, etc. that run for an extended period of time. This post will be updated weekly to include new events and changes that may occur. You will note that the first part of this post is organized by the end date of continuing events. The later portion is divided by the days of the week.
ON-GOING
BOBBY GOLDSBORO
What: Florida-born entertainer shows his paintings inspired by Florida landscapes
When: Tues – Sat – 11am – 7pm through Mar 10th
Where: The Gallery at Avalon Island
39 S. Magnolia Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-523-6700
OBSESSION/COMPULSION: IMAGE & INSTALLATION
What: New photographs by Laine Wyatt
When: Mon – Fri – 8:30am – 4:30pm through March 12th
Where: Valencia Community College East
701 N Econlockhatchee Trl
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-582-2289
BACH AT LEIPZIG
What: Empty Spaces Theatre Co. presents Itamar Moses’ comedy about the masters’ pupils fighting for his organ
When: Thurs – Sat – 7pm through March 12th
Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center
812 E. Rollins St
Orlando
Cost: $20
Contact: 407-447-1700
THE ART OF FELLOWSHIP
What: Fellows of the photography and ceramics and sculpture departments showcase emerging artists
When: Mon – Thurs – 9am – 5pm through Mar 13th
Fri & Sat – 9am – 1pm
Where: Crealde School of Art
600 St. Andrews Blvd
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-671-1886
ALBA
What: Allan Cody-Rapport presents paintings of Scotland
When: Tues – Sat – 11am – 7pm through Mar 13th
Where: CityArts Factory
29 S. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-648-7060
THE COLORS OF RED
What: Community artists contribute works celebrating red’s various hues
When: Tues – Sat – 11am – 7pm through Mar 13th
Where: CityArts Factory
29 S. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-648-7060
HAMLET
What: The Prince of Denmark’s tragic downfall is chronicled in Shakespeare’s opus – shown in rotation with All’s Well That Ends Wells
When: Wed & Thurs – 7pm through March 13th
Fri & Sat – 8pm
Sun – 2pm
Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center
812 E. Rollins St
Orlando
Cost: $20 – 38
Contact: 407-447-1700
www.OrlandoShakes.org
ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL
What: Shakespeare’s folksy fantastic comedy, shown in rotation with Hamlet
When: Wed & Thurs – 7pm through March 13th
Fri & Sat – 8pm
Sun – 2pm
Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center
812 E. Rollins St
Orlando
Cost: $20 – 38
Contact: 407-447-1700
www.OrlandoShakes.org
THE FANTASTICKS
What: Aaron Babcock directs Tom Jones’ and Harvey Schmidt’s musical
When: Thurs – Sat – 8pm through Mar 13th
Where: Theatre Downtown
2113 N. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: $18
Contact: 407-841-0083
TOPDOG/UNDERDOG
What: Pulitzer Prize-winning play following the lives of two disparate African-American brothers
When: Thurs – Sat – 8pm through Mar 14th
Sun – 3pm
Where: Mad Cow Theatre
105 S. Magnolia Ave
Orlando
Cost: $22
Contact: 407-297-8788
THE DRAKONII SAGA
What: The art of Claudia Pandolfi Nodarse and illustrations by John Whipple from the book series by local author Guillermo Nodarse
When: Tues – Sat – 10am – 6pm through Mar 19th
Sun – noon – 5pm
Where: Jeanine Taylor Folk Art
211 E. First St
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-323-2774
BIGGER THAN A SCRAPBOOK: THE TALKING QUILTS OF LAUREN AUSTIN
What: Fabric images tell the stories and themes of lives of Africans around the world
When: Mon – Thurs – 9am – 4pm through Mar 20th
Fri & Sat – 9am – 1pm
Where: Crealde School of Art
600 St. Andrews Blvd
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-671-1886
BETWEEN PERSPECTIVE OF STRAIGHT LINES
What: New sculptures by Marcos Cruz
When: Tues – Sat – 11am – 7pm through Mar 20th
Where: CityArts Factory
29 S. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-648-7060
NATURE AND SPIRIT
What: American landscape painting from Florida private collections
When: Tues – Fri – 10am – 4pm through March 21st
Sat & Sun – noon – 4pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N Mills Ave
Orlando
Cost: $8
Contact: 407-896-4231
WITHOUT A TRACE: ARTISTS IMAGINE A WORLD WITHOUT US
What: Artistic impressions of what the world might look like minus man
When: Tues – Fri – 10am – 4pm through March 21st
Sat & Sun – noon – 4pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N Mills Ave
Orlando
Cost: $8
Contact: 407-896-4231
THE GLASS MENAGERIE
What: Circle Theatre Company performs Tennessee Williams’ autobiographical play
When: Fri & Sat – 7:30pm through March 21st
Sun – 2:30pm
Where: Orlando Repertory Theatre
1001 E. Princeton St
Orlando
Cost: $12 – 15
Contact: 407-896-7365
WILD OCEAN
What: Follow the amazing exploits of sea creatures as well as the efforts to preserve this essential and exciting habitat
When: 7 days – 10am – 5pm through March 22nd
Where: Orlando Science Center
777 E. Princeton St.
Orlando
Cost: $17
Contact: 407-514-2000
SPRING IS IN THE AIR
What: Artist League of Orange County presents this collection about the coming season
When: Mon – Fri – 10am – 5pm through March 26
Where: Casselberry Art House
127 Quail Pond Circle
Casselberry
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-262-7722
EMBRACING THE DREAM
What: Photographs of local individuals active in the civil rights movement
When: Mon – Thurs – 9am – 4pm through March 30th
Fri – 9am – 1pm
Sun – 1 – 4pm
Where: Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center
851 N. Maitland Ave
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-628-0555
TONAL ZEPHYRS
What: Works from artists in the historic Emmons Cottage Gallery
When: Mon – Fri – 9am – 5pm through April 2nd
Where: Creative Spirit Art Gallery (inside Harwood Watson Dance Studio)
820A Lake Baldwin Lane
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-228-0005
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED)
What: High-speed comedy covers the breadth of the bard’s plays, directed by Richard Width
When: Thurs – Sat – 8pm through April 3rd
Sun – 2pm
Where: Garden Theatre
160 W. Plant St
Winter Garden
Cost: $18 – 22
Contact: 407-877-4736
www.WGTheatre.org
DECORATED EGGS OF EUROPE & AMERICA
What: Examples of this ancient art form, including both traditional painted eggs called pysanky and hand-painted modern European and American interpretations
When: Tues – Sat – 10am – 4pm through April 4th
Sun 1 – 4pm
Where: Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens
633 Osceola Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-647-6294
WISHFUL THINKING
What: Collection of new works from Mark Garro, Skot Olsen, Brody Albert, Jeremy Dower, Noah Doely and Chris Scarborough
When: Tues – Sat – 11am – 7pm through April 10th
Where: Bold Hype Gallery & Shop
1844 E. Winter Park Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-629-2965
SPIRIT OF THE BACH FESTIVAL SOCIETY
What: Eight photographers capture the essence of the local music society, its choir, orchestra and its 75-year history
When: Tues – Sat – 10am – 4pm through April 25th
Sun 1 – 4pm
Where: Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens
633 Osceola Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-647-6294
CELEBRATING THE GENIUS OF WOMEN
What: Works from professional artists Regine Dossche, Susan Torregrosa and Sandra De Nijs
When: Mon – Thurs – 9am – 8pm through April 30th
Fri & Sat – 9am – 6pm
Sun 1 – 6pm
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
www.ocls.info
SHARKS
What: educational look at the world’s most dangerous predators
When: 7 days – 10am – 5pm through May 2nd
Where: Orlando Science Center
777 E. Princeton St.
Orlando
Cost: $17
Contact: 407-514-2000
SCIENCE IN TOYLAND
What: Children learn to solve problems while playing games and experimenting
When: Thurs – Tues – 10am – 5pm through May 16th
Where: Orlando Science Center
777 E. Princeton St.
Orlando
Cost: $17
Contact: 407-514-2000
LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! FILMING IN PARADISE
What: Showcase of Florida’s long history with the film industry
When: Mon – Sat – 10am – 5pm through May 16th
Sun – noon – 5pm
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: $12
Contact: 407-836-8500
www.TheHistoryCenter.org
AUSPICIOUS VISION: EDWARD WALES ROOT AND AMERICAN MODERNISM
What: Root’s collection covers the Modernist period from 1896 to the 1950s, featuring works by Edward Hopper, Stuart Davis, Jackson Pollock and more
When: Tues – Sat – 10:30am – 4:30pm through May 23rd
Sun – noon – 4:30pm
Where: Mennello Museum of American Art
900 E. Princeton St.
Orlando
Cost: $4
Contact: 407-246-4278
www.MennelloMuseum.org
OUT OF THE SHADOW
What: Works by 19th-century American women exploring the avenues of art education available to women at the time
When: Tues – Fri – 10am – 4pm through June 30th
Sat & Sun – noon – 5pm
Where: Rollins College Cornell Fine Arts Museum
1000 Holt Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-646-2526
www.Rollins.edu/cfam
MAN AND THE MACHINE
What: Collection of propaganda posters from World War I America and Great Britain, as well as Soviet era Russia
When: Tues – Fri – 10am – 4pm through June 30th
Sat & Sun – noon – 5pm
Where: Rollins College Cornell Fine Arts Museum
1000 Holt Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-646-2526
www.Rollins.edu/cfam
WONDERFUL & CURIOUS
What: The museum’s permanent collection is traced from its origins with Native American artifacts to paintings and other objects donated to the college throughout the years
When: Tues – Fri – 10am – 4pm through June 30th
Sat & Sun – noon – 5pm
Where: Rollins College Cornell Fine Arts Museum
1000 Holt Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-646-2526
www.Rollins.edu/cfam
PAINTINGS BY LOUIS COMFORT TIFFANY AND HIS CIRCLE
What: Works by the late glass artist and his devotees
When: Tues – Sat – 9:30am – 4pm through July 4th
Sun 1 – 4pm
Where: Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
445 N. Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $1 – 3
Contact: 407-645-5311
CHANGING LANDSCAPE, CHANGING VISIONS
What: Four exhbitions examine the role of the landscape and environment on the American experience
When: Tues – Fri – 10am – 4pm through July 25th
Sat & Sun – noon – 4pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N Mills Ave
Orlando
Cost: $8
Contact: 407-896-4231
THE JAPAN CRAZE & WESTERN ART
What: Reflections of the transforming influence of Japan in the late 19th century
When: Tues – Sat – 9:30am – 4pm through August 8th
Sun 1 – 4pm
Where: Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
445 N. Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $1 – 3
Contact: 407-645-5311
ZORA NEALE HURSTON: THE LEGACY OF INSPIRED REALITY
What: Works by numerous artists inspired by Hurston’s writings and life
When: Mon – Fri – 9am – 4pm through August 27th
Where: Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts
227 E. Kennedy Blvd
Eatonville
Cost: Donation
Contact: 407-647-3307
FROGS
What: The Audubon National Institute offers a look at the role of these amphibians in some of nature’s most delicate ecosystems, featuring over 20 species of frog
When: 10am – 5pm except Wednesday through September 6th
Where: Orlando Science Center
777 E. Princeton St.
Orlando
Cost: $17
Contact: 407-514-2000
RENT
What: Jonathan Larson’s award-winning rock musica
When: Fri & Sat – 8pm through Dec 19th
Sun – 7pm
Where: Greater Orlando Actors Theatre
669 Cherry St
Orlando
Cost: $18
Contact: 407-872-8451
NEON DANCE FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
What: special dance for adults with disabilities
When: twice monthly
Where: Loch Haven Park Neighborhood Center
610 N. Lake Formosa Dr.
Orlando
Cost: $1
Contact: 407-896-9372
ART IN CHAMBERS
When: Mon – Fri – 8am – 5pm
Where: Winter Park City Hall
401 S. Park Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-599-3498
MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY
What: various artists
When: various times Fri & Sat
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7480
www.ocls.info
SUNDAY
JAZZ & BLUES OUTDOOR MARKET EXPERIENCE
What: Musicians take the stage throughout the day among a variety of vendors
When: 11am – 5pm
Where: Veranda Park
2295 S. Hiawassee Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-822-0941
www.VerandaPartners.com
MUSIC AT THE CASA – SUNDAY OPEN HOUSE
When: noon
Where: Casa Feliz
656 Park Ave. N
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-628-8200
SUNDAY STORYTIME
What: fun reading of a story for children
When: 1pm
Where: Barnes & Noble
2418 E. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-894-6024
LUNAFEST
What: Screening of 10 award-winning short films by, for and about women presented by Women in Film & Television Florida
When: March 8 – 6:30pm
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave.
Maitland
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-629-0054
www.Enzian.org
MONDAY
STORYTELLING AT LEU GARDENS
What: for 18 months to 5 years old
When: Third Monday – 10am
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2620
THE DAILYCITY.COM PANEL SERIES
What: Mark Baratelli hosts a monthly talk on local topics
When: First Monday
Where: CoLab Orlando
37 N. Orange Ave – Ste. 600
Orlando
Cost: $5
TUESDAY
ABC’s & 123’s – PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM
What: for children 3 – 6 with their adult caregiver including recreation, story time & crafts
When: 9:30 – 11am
Where: Barnett Park
4801 W. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-836-6248
SPEAKEASY
What: Host Tod Caviness invites readers and ranters to say their piece on the stage
When: Tuesday – 9pm
Where: Will’s Pub
1042 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-898-5070
www.myspace.com/willspub
GOLF LECTURE SERIES
What: PGA and LPGA pros speak on issues of golf media, history, fitness and more
When: Second Tuesday
Where: Winter Park Country Club
761 Old New England Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $10
WEDNESDAY
ORGANIC GROWER’S MEETING
What: Nonprofit promoting methods for green living and sustainability with interactive events and activities
When: Third Wednesday through June 28th
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2620
TECHNICALLY, WE’RE DRINKING
What: Monthly gathering for local artistic and tech-oriented professionals
When: First Wednesday – 6pm
Where: The Monkey Bar
26 Wall Street Plaza
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-481-1030
www.WallStPlaza.net
AUDUBON PARK COMMUNITY MARKET
What: local and organic produce, healthy local food, vegan and vegetarian selections, massage, sustainable and functional crafts, educational speakers, live local music, and kids’ educational activities
When: Wednesdays – 6 – 9pm
Where: Stardust Video & Coffee
1842 E. Winter Park Dr.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-623-3393
www.audubonparkmarket.com
THURSDAY
ABC’s & 123’s – PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM
What: for children 3 – 6 with their adult caregiver including recreation, story time & crafts
When: 9:30 – 11am
Where: Barnett Park
4801 W. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-836-6248
WHAT’S UP DOWNTOWN
What: Officials and business leaders speak about recent Orlando developments
When: First Thursday
Where: Downtown Orlando Information Center
201 S. Orange Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-839-4824
FIRST THURSDAYS
What: a new art theme by local artists, live music, cash bar
When: 6 – 9pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free to OMA members; others $10
Contact: 407-896-4231
ALIVE AFTER FIVE
What: Downtown street party featuring food and wine sampling, art displays and live music
When: Second Thursdays
Where: Downtown Sanford
W First St & S Park Ave
Sanford
Cost: Free – $5
THIRD THURSDAY’S
What: art in downtown Orlando at various locations from 6-9pm
Where: City Arts Factory (Orange & Pine)
The Office Gallery (47 E. Robinson)
A.K.A. Lounge (68 E. Pine)
Gallery at Avalon Island & Guinevere’s (Magnolia & Pine)
Cost: Free
POPCORN FLICKS
What: outdoor screening of a movie
When: 2nd Thursday – 8pm
Where: Central Park Stage
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-599-3334
www.Enzian.org
FRIDAY
FOURTH FRIDAY
What: Monthly party featuring art on a different theme, plus music, drinks and hors d’eouvres
When: Fourth Friday
Where: Downtown Sanford
W First St & S Park Ave
Sanford
Cost: $5
SANFORD PUB CRAWL
What: Monthly trail hike through the bars of downtown Sanford
When: First Friday – 6pm
Where: Limoncello’s Waterfront
530 N. Palmetto Ave
Sanford
Cost: $15
Contact: 407-323-1911
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
What: concerts in an outdoor setting
When: 7 – 9pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
Uptown Altamonte
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-571-8863
www.UptownAltamonte.com
FRANKIE’S SHOW & TELL
What: weekly art party featuring music and refreshments and spotlighting a local artist
When: 7 – 9pm
Where: Taste Restaurant
717 W. Smith St.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-0646
www.TasteCP.com
MOUNT DORA AT NIGHT & GHOST WALK
What: A shopping and dining experience of the town, followed by a tour of spooky history and locations
When: Third Friday
Where: Downtown Mount Dora
E Fifth Ave & N Donnelly St
Mount Dora
Cost: Free
Contact: 352-383-5451
DATE NIGHT AT THE GARDENS
What: outdoor screening; bring picnic basket, blanket chairs; concessions available
When: First Friday – 8:30pm – gates open 6pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $7 adults; $2 children; Garden members free
Contact: 407-246-2620
SATURDAY
GET FIT LAKE MARY
When: through May 29th
Boot Camp – 9am
Zumba – 10am
Youth Fitness – 10am
Where: Central Park
100 N Country Club Rd
Lake Mary
Cost: $1
Contact: 407-585-1428
FREECYCLE
What: Bring your unwanted items to give away and maybe pick up some used treasures
When: First Saturday
Where: Ethos Vegan Kitchen
1235 N. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-228-3899
www.EthosVeganKitchen.com
SERENDIPITY SQUARE
What: swap meet with vendors & entertainment
When: Second Saturday’s
Where: Dandelion Communitea Café
618 N. Thornton Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-362-1864
MOVIES AT THE MANOR
What: outdoor screening on family favorites
When: 6pm
Where: Highland Manor
604 E. Main St
Cost: Free – bring blankets & chairs – snacks available for under $5
Contact: 407-886-6226
MOVIES IN THE PARK
What: outdoor screening on family favorites
When: Third Saturday’s
Where: Central Park at Lake Mary City Hall
100 Country Club Road
Lake Mary
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-324-3002
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This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Greater Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Nature, Etc, and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone. There is also a complementary list of On-Going events in the area as well & you can find those by Clicking Here! These are events that either occur on a regular basis or are special events for an extended period of time.
ART & LITERATURE
KAY RYAN
What: current U.S. poet laureate presents a reading as part of the the school’s Winter With the Writers series
When: Jan 28 – 8pm
Where: Rollins College – Tiedtke Concert Hall
1000 Holt Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-646-1517
POETS IN THE CAVE: DUMPING THE TRASH
What: spoken word showcase presented by Last Wave
When: Jan 31 – 6pm
Where: Plaza Theatre
425 N. Bumby Ave
Orlando
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-228-1220
ART ME ORLANDO
What: Party showcasing works by artist Stephanie Wood
When: Feb 1 – 8pm
Where: NV Bar & Lounge
27 E. Pine St
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-352-5370
THEATER & MOVIES
AMERICA STREET
What: Critical Media and Cultural Studies at Rollins College presents a compilation of student short documentaries on homelessness in Orlando
When: Jan 27 – 7pm
Where: Winter Park Public Library
460 E. New England Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-623-3300
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA CHAT BACK
What: The cast of the touring production of the musical meets and talks with fans
When: Jan 28 – 5pm
Where: Barnes & Noble
2418 E. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-894-6024
NATURE/LANDSCAPING
BIRD MIGRATION
What: Fallouts, Hot Spots & Changing Seasons presented by Paul Lehman
When: Feb 2 – 7pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-647-5233
FOOD
ORLANDO CHILI COOK-OFF
What: with live music & kid’s fun zone to benefit Special Olympics Florida
When: Jan 30 – noon
Where: Corrine Commons @ Baldwin Park
1913 Meeting Place
Orlando
Cost: $7
Contact: 407-920-3125
CIVIC
BEYOND THE QUICK FIX
What: Townhall discussing the impacts of spending on low-income neighborhoods
When: Jan 28 – 7 – 8:30pm
Where: IUPAT District Council 78
2153 W. Oak Ridge Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free
ETC.
JOB FAIR
What: more than 50 employers; bring resumes & dress professionally; no children
When: Jan 27 – noon – 4pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-834-4022
RUTH BADER GINSBURG
What: Broadcast discussion featuring the Supreme Court justice opens the Live From New York’s 92nd Street Y series
When: Jan 28 – 7:45pm
Where: Congregation Ohev Shalom
5015 Goddard Ave
Orlando
Cost: $10 – 15
Contact: 407-298-4650
MECUM AUTO AUCTION
What: high performance cars and collectibles are displayed and auctioned off
When: Jan 28 – 31 – 8am
Where: Osceola Heritage Park
1875 Silver Spur Lane
Kissimmee
Cost: $10
Contact: 321-697-3333
www.ohpark.com
ZORA NEALE HURSTON FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES
What: lectures and art performances
When: Jan 29 – 31 – 9am – 5pm
Where: Eatonville
Kennedy Blvd
Eatonville
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-647-3307
IMMERSED IN INK TATTOO & ARTS FESTIVAL
What: with vendors and entertainment
When: Jan 29 – 2 – 10pm
30th – 11:30am – 11pm
31st – noon – 8pm
Where: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
6000 W. Osceola Pkwy
Kissimmee
Cost: $20 daily or $35 for the weekend
Contact: 512-363-6788
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS MONSTER JAM
What: monster truck show
When: Jan 30 – 7:30pm
Where: Citrus Bowl
1610 W. Church St
Orlando
Cost: $15 – 25
Contact: 407-849-2020
BATTLE OF TOWNSEND’S PLANTATION & CIVIL WAR FESTIVAL
What: re-enactments, history exhibits, weaponry, folk music, etc.
When: Jan 30 – 31 – 10am – 5pm
Where: Renninger’s Antique Center
20651 US Hwy 441
Mt. Dora
Cost: $5 adults; $2 children 12 & younger
Contact: 407-422-2956
WINTER FESTIVAL
What: family-friendly community festival featuring horse & carriage rides, penguins, ice skating, a snow park, sledding, food and entertainment
When: Jan 31 – noon – 7pm
Where: Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando
11200 Apopka Vineland Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free – $1
Contact: 407-239-7411
www.OrlandoJCC.org
PLAN AHEAD
ECO-NOMIC LIVING EXPO
What: workshops on sustainability, energy, water quality & supply with Dr. Jan. Garavaglia and Tom MacCubbin
When: Feb 6 – 8:30am – 1pm
Where: Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free – reservations required
Contact: 407-254-9200
NATURES BOUNTY
What: speakers, vendors, refreshments, plant clinic with Master Gardeners & door prizes
When: Feb 6 – 9am – 1pm
Where: Winter Park Garden Club
1300 S. Denning Dr
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-5770
CARS FOR THE CURE
What: custom auto show to benefit the American Lung Association of Florida
When: Feb 6 – 10am – 4pm
Where: Colonial Town Park
932 Market Promenade Ave
Lake Mary
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-425-5864
NEW VA HOSPITAL AT LAKE NONA – UPDATE & PROGRESS REPORT
What: presented by Timothy W. Liezert, Director of the VA Medical Center Orlando
When: Feb 9 – 7pm
Where: American Legion Winter Park Memorial Post 112
4490 N. Goldenrod Rd
Winter Park
Cost: Free – seating is limited
Contact: 407-671-6404
SAVING FLORIDA’S WATER
What: with Ann Moore, retired board member of the St. John’s Water Management District
When: Feb 10 – 10am
Where: Winter Park Garden Club
1300 S. Denning Dr
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-5770
SPRING LAWN TUNE-UP
What: learn how to start repairing the damage to your lawn due to winter pests, insects and weeds
When: Feb 13 – 9 – 41:30am
Where: Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free – registration required
Contact: 407-254-9200
LIVE MUSIC
What: with the Beautiful Music Jazz Trio
When: Feb 12 – 5 – 8pm
Where: Morse Museum of American Art
445 N. Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-645-5311
For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Greater Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Nature, Etc, and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone. There is also a complementary list of On-Going events in the area as well & you can find those by Clicking Here! These are events that either occur on a regular basis or are special events for an extended period of time.
ART & LITERATURE
WINTER PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY PRE-BASH
What: Wine tasting to raise money for Winter Park’s annual Bash for Books
When: Jan 21 – 5:30 – 8:30pm
Where: BullFish Baldwin Park
4899 New Broad St
Orlando
Cost: $25
Contact: 407-894-3474
BOB MORRIS
What: signing by the author of Baja Florida
When: Jan 23 – 2pm
Where: Urban Think! Bookstore
625 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-650-8004
MY LIFE & FUNNY TIMES
What: slideshow presented by influential cartoonist and writer Jules Feiffer
When: Jan 25 – 7pm
Where: Rollins College – Bush Auditorium
1000 Holt Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-646-2000
AMERICA STREET
What: Critical Media and Cultural Studies at Rollins College presents a compilation of student short documentaries on homelessness in Orlando
When: Jan 27 – 7pm
Where: Winter Park Public Library
460 E. New England Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-623-3300
MOVIE & MUSIC
FROM SUN TO SUN
What: In conjunction with the Zora Neale Hurston Festival, students produce one of the author’s musical plays
When: thru Jan 31 – 8pm Thurs, Fri & Sat
Sun – 2pm
Where: UCF Conservatory Theatre
12501 Research Pkwy
Orlando
Cost: $17
Contact: 407-823-1500
LEO KOTTKE
What: folk artist
When: Jan 22 – 8pm
Where: Plaza Theatre
425 N Bumby Ave
Orlando
Cost: $20 – 30
Contact: 407-228-1220
VINYL LIVES
What: Gathering of record collectors, dealers, DJs and vinyl enthusiasts
When: Jan 24 – 10am
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: $3
Contact: 352-665-0259
BEING JOHN MALKOVICH
What: Spike Jonze’s surreal masterpiece is screened as part of the theater’s Cult Classics series
When: Jan 26 – 9pm
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave
Orlando
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-629-0054
www.Enzian.org
NATURE & LANDSCAPE
FEATHERED FRENZY: SHOREBIRDS & DUCKS AT MERRITT ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
What: presented by Tom Dunkerton & the Orange Audubon Society
When: Jan 21 – 7pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-637-2525
FOOD & DRINK
HOMAGE TO FROMAGE VINE & CHEESE
What: Vine & Dine series kicks off with a showcase of flavorful cheeses
When: Jan 22 – 7pm
Where: Rosen Centre Hotel
9840 International Drive
Orlando
Cost: $65
Contact: 407-996-8560
TASTE OF DELAND
What: entertainment and food samplings from area restaurants
When: Jan 23 – 1 – 5pm
Where: Downtown DeLand
Indiana Ave
DeLand
Cost: $15
Contact: 386-738-0649
FUNDRAISING
SHACK-A-THON
What: Groups come together to build shacks with limited times and supplies, then sleep in them for the night, with proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity
When: Jan 22 – noon
Where: University of Central Florida
4000 Central Florida Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-823-2000
BRING HOPE TO HAITI: EARTHQUAKE RELIEF BENEFIT
What: A night of poetry, music and entertainment to raise monetary donations and supplies
When: Jan 23 – 7pm
Where: Taste Restaurant
717 W. Smith St
Orlando
Cost: Donations
Contact: 407-835-0646
www.TasteCP.com
ETC.
DISCOVERY DAY: GOING GREEN
What: Make recycled art, learn about endangered wildlife, and innovate ways to reduce
When: Jan 22 – 9am – 3pm
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: $25
Contact: 407-836-8500
www.TheHistoryCenter.org
FLORIDA ANTIQUE TRACTOR CLUB SUPER PULL
What: truck & tractor pull and competition
When: Jan 22 – 6 – 10pm
23rd – 4 – 9pm
Where: Zellwood Sweet Corn Festival Grounds
4253 W. Ponkan Rd.
Zellwood
Cost: $10 adults; 9 or younger free
Contact: 352-636-9898
SUMMER RODMAN
What: The American Association of University Women invites Rodman as one of the founding members of the Kerouac House Project to speak on her experiences as a female professional
When: Jan 23 – 9am
Where: First Congregational Church
E New England & S. Interlachen Aves
Cost: $15
Contact: 407-678-3013
BLUE SPRING MANATEE FESTIVAL
What: Two-day event celebrating the sea cow with live music, arts and crafts, Indian dancers, displays and activities to benefit the Orange City community
When: Jan 23 & 24 – 10am – 5pm
Where: Blue Spring State Park
2100 W. French Ave
Orange City
Cost: $8
Contact: 386-775-9224
RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP
What: presented by WorkForce of Central Florida
When: Jan 23 – 10:30am – 12:30pm
Where: Maitland Public Library
501 S. Maitland Ave
Maitland
Cost: Free – registration required
Contact: 407-647-7700
PLAN AHEAD
JOB FAIR
What: more than 50 employers; bring resumes & dress professionally; no children
When: Jan 27 – noon – 4pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-834-4022
ZORA NEALE HURSTON FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES
What: lectures and art performances
When: Jan 29 – 31 – 9am – 5pm
Where: Eatonville
Kennedy Blvd
Eatonville
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-647-3307
BATTLE OF TOWNSEND’S PLANTATION & CIVIL WAR FESTIVAL
What: re-enactments, history exhibits, weaponry, folk music, etc.
When: Jan 30 – 31 – 10am – 5pm
Where: Renninger’s Antique Center
20651 US Hwy 441
Mt. Dora
Cost: $5 adults; $2 children 12 & younger
Contact: 407-422-2956
BIRD MIGRATION
What: Fallouts, Hot Spots & Changing Seasons presented by Paul Lehman
When: Feb 2 – 7pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-647-5233
ECONOMIC LIVING EXPO
What: workshops on sustainability, energy, water quality & supply with Dr. Jan. Garavaglia and Tom MacCubbin
When: Feb 6 – 8:30am – 1pm
Where: Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free – reservations required
Contact: 407-254-9200
NATURES BOUNTY
What: speakers, vendors, refreshments, plant clinic with Master Gardeners & door prizes
When: Feb 6 – 9am – 1pm
Where: Winter Park Garden Club
1300 S. Denning Dr
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-5770
SAVING FLORIDA’S WATER
What: with Ann Moore, retired board member of the St. John’s Water Management District
When: Feb 10 – 10am
Where: Winter Park Garden Club
1300 S. Denning Dr
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-5770
SPRING LAWN TUNE-UP
What: learn how to start repairing the damage to your lawn due to winter pests, insects and weeds
When: Feb 13 – 9 – 41:30am
Where: Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free – registration required
Contact: 407-254-9200
LIVE MUSIC
What: with the Beautiful Music Jazz Trio
When: Feb 12 – 5 – 8pm
Where: Morse Museum of American Art
445 N. Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-645-5311
For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Greater Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Nature, Etc, and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone. There is also a complementary list of On-Going events in the area as well & you can find those by Clicking Here! These are events that either occur on a regular basis or are special events for an extended period of time.
ART & LITERATURE
RACHEL KAPITAN & JOHN CONNOLLY
What: Maitland poets & writers public reading
When: Jan 17 – 11am
Where: Lake Lily Park
840 Lake Lily Drive
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-310-2464
SPOKEN WORD POETRY READING
What: in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
When: Jan 17 – 7pm
Where: Rollins College Cornell Campus Center
1000 Holt Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-646-2000
AROUND THE WORLD WITH PORCELAIN ART SHOW
What: demonstrations, art & supplies for sale
When: Jan 18 – 9am – 5pm
19th – 9am – 3pm
Where: Bahia Shrine Auditorium
2300 Pembrooke Dr
Maitland
Cost: $3
Contact: 407-660-8811
MOVIE & MUSIC
PROFESSIONAL SCRIPTWRITING FOR THE INDIE FILMMAKER
What: Orlando Hispanic Film Festival presents this seminar with screenwriter Alyn Darnay
When: Jan 13 – 6 – 8pm
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
www.ocls.info
POPCORN FLICKS
What: outdoor screening of Richard Pryor/Gene Wilder comedy Silver Streak
When: Jan 14 – 7pm
Where: Central Park Stage
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-599-3334
www.Enzian.org
2010 HERITAGE JUBILEE
What: African American Cultural Forum celebrates black achievement, featuring baritone Broadway singer Norm Lewis
When: Jan 15 – 8pm
Where: Seminole State College
Fine Arts Concert Hall
100 Weldon Blvd
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-708-4722
NATURE & LANDSCAPE
CAMELLIA SHOW & SALE
What: Garden Tours offered at 10am & 2pm
When: Jan 7 – 9am – 5pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2620
FOOD & DRINK
ALIVE AFTER 5 CHILI COOK-OFF
What: Judge Downtown Sanford’s best chili while enjoying live music and games
When: Jan 14 – 5pm
Where: Downtown Sanford
W First St & S Park Ave
Sanford
Cost: $7
COCKTAILS & COSMOS
What: Music, cocktails and scientific activities mingling with the annual Otronicon video game exhibit
When: Jan 16 – 7pm
Where: Orlando Science Center
777 E. Princeton St
Orlando
Cost: $17
Contact: 407-514-2000
ETC.
WINTER PARK SIP AND STREET PARTY
What: Vendors and entertainers with a variety of activities available throughout the weekend
When: Jan 14 – 17 – various times
Where: Central Park
Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: www.CityOfWinterPark.org
OTRONICON
What: video gaming expo with demonstrations and competition
When: Jan 15 – 16 – 10am – midnight
17 - 18 – 10am – 10pm
Where: Orlando Science Center
777 E. Princeton St
Orlando
Cost: $17 adults; $12 ages 3-11
Contact: 407-514-2000
MARKED FOR LIFE
What: female tattoo artist expo with contests, seminars & entertainment
When: Jan 15 – 16 – noon – midnight
17th – noon – 8pm
Where: Embassy Suites Orlando Downtown
191 E. Pine St
Orlando
Cost: $15 per day; 15 & under – Free, but must be accompanied by an adult
Contact: 407-568-9200
FAMILY SAFETY DAY
What: presented by the American Red Cross for ages 14 – 24
When: Jan 16 – 8am – 4:30pm
Where: Dr. Phillips High School
6500 Turkey Lake Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-894-4141
AUDUBON PARK GARDEN DISTRICT KICKBALL TOURNAMENT
What: Main Street district organizes a fast and powerful footwork challenge
When: Jan 16 – 8am – 6pm
Where: Nokll Field
East Winter Park Rd & Corrine Dr
Orlando
Cost: Free; $150 per team
CENTRAL FLORIDA SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES
What: competitions, dancing & music
When: Jan 16 – 8am – 9pm
17th – 9am – 5pm
Where: Central Winds Park
1000 E SR 434
Winter Springs
Cost: Sat – $12 advance; $15 at the gate
Sun – $10 advance; $12 at the gate
Contact: www.FlaScot.com
REPTICON
What: expo with vendors, seminars & activities
When: Jan 16 – 10am – 5pm
17th – 10am – 4pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: $8 adults; $5 ages 5-12; younger free
Contact: 863-687-4102
GREAT TOY BUILD OFF
What: Competitors use Lincoln Logs, Legos, Erector Sets and Tinker Toys to make architectural structures
When: Jan 16 – 11am – 1pm
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-836-8500
www.TheHistoryCenter.org
UNITY HERITAGE FESTIVAL
What: games, career booths, retail vendors and a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration that benefits the Educational Fulfillment Fund
When: Jan 17 – 1 – 5:30pm
18th – 10am – 5:30pm
Where: Shady Park
crnr of New England & Pennsylvania Aves
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-599-3470
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PARADE
When: Jan 18 – 10am
Where: VFW Post 10147
519 S. Central Ave
Apopka
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-889-4464
PLAN AHEAD
BROMELIADS
What: presented by Maggie Groovie of Colorzone Wholesale Nursery
When: Jan 20 – 10am
Where: Winter Park Garden Club
1300 S. Denning Dr.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-5770
AUTISM TOWN HALL MEETING
What: experts discuss the latest diagnosis & treatment options including the role of genetics
When: Jan 20 – 2pm
Where: Orlando Science Center
777 E. Princeton St
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-303-1700
TRAIL OF TREES
What: high energy education program for youths & their families about the importance of trees
When: Jan 20 – 3pm
Where: Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-254-9200
FEATHERED FRENZY: SHOREBIRDS & DUCKS AT MERRITT ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
What: presented by Tom Dunkerton & the Orange Audubon Society
When: Jan 21 – 7pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-637-2525
JOB FAIR
What: more than 50 employers; bring resumes & dress professionally; no children
When: Jan 27 – noon – 4pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-834-4022
BATTLE OF TOWNSEND’S PLANTATION & CIVIL WAR FESTIVAL
What: re-enactments, history exhibits, weaponry, folk music, etc.
When: Jan 30 – 31 – 10am – 5pm
Where: Renninger’s Antique Center
20651 US Hwy 441
Mt. Dora
Cost: $5 adults; $2 children 12 & younger
Contact: 407-422-2956
For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

The following are the market sales statistics for Winter Springs, Seminole County, Florida for December 2009. Winter Springs is made up of the zip code 32708. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.
A couple of definitions are in order. The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time – in other words, it’s the midpoint of sale prices. So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it’s specifically indicating which price range is more active.
The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.
The sales to list price ratio is just that, you’re dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.
There needs to be a disclaimer here. These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time. Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local. What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall. Let’s put it this way, what’s happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.
Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time. More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another. By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.
Single-Family Homes
32 homes sold during the month of December.
The average sales price is $254,301 with 116 days on the market.
The median sales price is $235,000.
The sales to list price ratio is 95%.
The most expensive home sold for $574K in Arrowhead at Tuscawilla and was on the market 354 days
The least expensive home sold for $60,500 in Deersong after 656 days on the market.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $220,495 with 150 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 91% on 23 sales, an increase of 39%.
The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 27% and an increase in the median sales price of 31%. There was an increase of 19% in sales volume with a 3% decrease in sales to list price ratio.


Condos, Townhomes & Villas
4 homes sold
The average sales price is $89,975 with 100 days on the market.
The median sales price is $68,950.
The sales to list price ratio is 101%.
The most expensive townhome sold for $175,000 in Harbor Winds and was on the market 331 days.
The least expensive condo sold for $47,000 in Serenity at Tuskawilla after 41 days on the market.
The average sales price a year earlier was $138,475 with 100 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 4 sales.
The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 16% and a decrease in the median sales price of 37%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 60% with a 5% increase in the sales to list price ratio.


For information on Winter Springs and Seminole County real estate and Winter Springs and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Winter Springs and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Winter Springs and Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

The following are the market sales statistics for Winter Park, Seminole and Orange Counties, Florida for December 2009. Winter Park is made up of the zip codes of 32789 & 32792. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.
A couple of definitions are in order. The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time – in other words, it’s the midpoint of sale prices. So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it’s specifically indicating which price range is more active.
The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.
The sales to list price ratio is just that, you’re dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.
There needs to be a disclaimer here. These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time. Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local. What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall. Let’s put it this way, what’s happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.
Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time. More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another. By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.
Single-Family Homes
37 homes sold during the month of December.
The average sales price is $396,279 with 122 days on the market.
The median sales price is $220,000.
The sales to list price ratio is 94%.
The most expensive home sold for $1.955M in Lake Maitland Shores after 284 days on the market.
The least expensive home sold for $25,000 in Lawndale after 106 days on the market.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $461,007 with 141 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 93% and on 33 sales, an increase of 12%.
The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 20% and an increase in the median sales price of 10%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 21% with a 2% increase in the sales to list price ratio.


Condos, Townhomes & Villas
23 homes sold
The average sales price was $88,028 with 153 days on the market.
The median sales price was $53,000.
The sales to list price ratio is 93%.
The most expensive townhome sold for $390K in Virginia Heights and was on the market 354 days.
The least expensive condo sold for $21,500 in Golfside Villas after 40 days on the market.
The average sales price a year earlier was $153,676 with 144 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 92% on 14 sales, an increase of 64%.
The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 35% and a decrease in the median sales price of 47%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 4% with a 3% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.


For information on Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County real estate and Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County homes for sale in addition to Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

The following are the market sales statistics for Windermere, Orange County, Florida for December 2009. Windermere is made up of the zip code 34786. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.
A couple of definitions are in order. The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time – in other words, it’s the midpoint of sale prices. So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it’s specifically indicating which price range is more active.
The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.
The sales to list price ratio is just that, you’re dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.
There needs to be a disclaimer here. These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time. Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local. What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall. Let’s put it this way, what’s happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.
Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time. More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another. By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.
Single-Family Homes
40 homes sold during the month of December.
The average sales price is $604,740 with 190 days on the market.
The median sales price is $288,500.
The sales to list price ratio is 93%.
The most expensive home sold for $3.55M in Keenes Pointe and was new construction built in ‘07.
The least expensive home sold for $185,750 in Lakes of Windermere after 76 days on the market.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $467,075 with 177 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 93% on 36 sales, an increase of 11%.
The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 9% and an increase in the median sales price of 5%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 15% with a 1% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.


Condos, Townhomes & Villas
13 homes sold.
The average sales price is $131,223 with 70 days on the market.
The median sales price is $125,000.
The sales to list price ratio is 101%.
The more expensive townhome sold for $178,600 in Preston Square.
The less expensive sold for $102,000 in Lakes of Windermere Lake Reams Townhomes after 111 days on the market.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $544,379 with 331 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 93% on 7 sales, an increase of 86%.
The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 2% and a decrease in the median sales price of 4%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 13% with a 3% increase in the sales to list price ratio.


For information on Windermere and Orange County real estate and Windermere and Orange County homes for sale in addition to Windermere and Orange County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Windermere and Orange County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

The following are the market sales statistics for Seminole County, Florida for December 2009. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.
A couple of definitions are in order. The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time – in other words, it’s the midpoint of sale prices. So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it’s specifically indicating which price range is more active.
The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.
The sales to list price ratio is just that, you’re dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.
There needs to be a disclaimer here. These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time. Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local. What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall. Let’s put it this way, what’s happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.
Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time. More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another. By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.
Single-Family Homes
297 homes sold during the month of December.
The average sales price is $235,007 with 123 days on the market.
The median sales price is $200,000.
The sales to list price ratio is 94%.
The most expensive home sold for $1.12M in Alaqua in Longwood and was on the market 168 days.
The least expensive home sold for $13,600 in McNeils Orange Villa in Apopka after 23 days on the market.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $260,499 with 145 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 93% on 217 sales an increase of 37%.
The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 6% and an increase in the median sales price of 12%. There was an increase in sales volume of 8% with a 1% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.


Condos, Townhomes & Villas
129 homes sold
The average sales price was $80,358 with 124 days on the market.
The median sales price was $65,000.
The sales to list price ratio is 97%.
The most expensive townhome sold for $305,000 at Fountain Parke in Lake Mary and was on the market 40 days.
The least expensive condo sold for $15,700 at Oxford Square in Casselberry after 53 days on the market.
The average sales price a year earlier was $137,619 with 124 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 63 sales, an increase of 169%.
The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 17% and a decrease in the median sales price of 17%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 16% with a 1% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.


For information on Seminole County real estate and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

The following are the market sales statistics for Sanford, Seminole County, Florida for December 2009. Sanford is made up of the zip codes of 32773 & 32771. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.
A couple of definitions are in order. The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time – in other words, it’s the midpoint of sale prices. So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it’s specifically indicating which price range is more active.
The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.
The sales to list price ratio is just that, you’re dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.
There needs to be a disclaimer here. These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time. Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local. What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall. Let’s put it this way, what’s happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.
Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time. More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another. By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.
Single-Family Homes
64 homes sold during the month of December.
The average sales price is $180,127 with 119 days on the market.
The median sales price is $152,450.
The sales to list price ratio is 94%.
The most expensive home sold for $750K in the Lake Forest and was on the market 491 days.
The least expensive home sold for $16,000 after 103 days on the market.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $287,232 with 164 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 92% on 38 sales, an increase of 68%.
The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 6% and an increase in the median sales price of 13%. There was also an increase in sales volume of 5% with no change in the sales to list price ratio.


Condos, Townhomes & Villas
13 homes sold
The average sales price was $116,403 with 96 days on the market.
The median sales price was $130,000.
The sales to list price ratio is 97%.
The most expensive condo sold for $190,531 in Terracina at Lake Forest and was new construction.
The least expensive sold for $45,000 in Pine Ridge Club after 161 days on the market.
The average sales price a year earlier was $139,674 with 113 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 12 sales, an increase of 8%.
The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 6% and an increase in the median sales price of 8%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 54% with a 3% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.


For information on Sanford and Seminole County real estate and Sanford and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Sanford and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Sanford and Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

The following are the market sales statistics for Oviedo, Seminole County, Florida for December 2009. Oviedo is made up of the zip codes of 32765 & 32766, which is partly considered Chuluota. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.
A couple of definitions are in order. The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time – in other words, it’s the midpoint of sale prices. So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it’s specifically indicating which price range is more active.
The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.
The sales to list price ratio is just that, you’re dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.
There needs to be a disclaimer here. These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time. Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local. What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall. Let’s put it this way, what’s happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.
Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time. More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another. By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.
Single-Family Homes
44 homes sold during the month of December.
The average sales price is $230,238 with 101 days on the market.
The median sales price is $220,500.
The sales to list price ratio is 94%.
The most expensive home sold for $453,000 in Pickett Downs and was new construction.
The least expensive home sold for $124,000 in North Chuluota with 63 days on the market.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $242,712 with 138 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 53 sales, a 17% decrease.
The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 6% and an increase in the median sales price of 5%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 4% with a 1% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.


Condos, Townhomes & Villas
16 homes sold
The average sales price was $95,886 with 105 days on the market.
The median sales price was $106,000.
The sales to list price ratio is 99%.
The most expensive sold for $155,000 in Madison Place Townhomes and was on the market 65 days.
The least expensive condo sold for $33,200 in Villas at Lakeside after 23 days on the market.
The average sales price a year earlier was $171,047 with 72 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 96% on 18 sales, a decrease of 11%.
The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 20% and a decrease in the median sales price of 28%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 11% with 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.


For information on Oviedo and Seminole County real estate and Oviedo and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Oviedo and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Oviedo and Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.